Arts & Entertainment Top Stories

January 25, 2026

PATERSON, NJ - Florio “Floyd” Vivino, the Paterson native best known to generations of fans as Uncle Floyd, has died after a lengthy battle with health issues, his family announced early Friday morning. He was 74.Vivino’s brother, Jerry Vivino, shared the news in a Facebook post, saying Floyd died ...

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KENILWORTH, NJ - Did you miss this past week's top stories? Catch up on what you missed in the links below. The top ten are posted by the page views of the week, according to Google Analytics.Kenilworth Resident & Business Owner Dresses Jersey Shore Family Vacation WeddingKenilworth Brearley ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ — Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Repertory Theatre is thrilled to present Guys and Dolls, the beloved Broadway musical that brings together gamblers, showgirls, and unlikely romances in a colorful, high-energy celebration of love and luck. Featuring music and lyrics by ...

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NEW JERSEY — The Garden State is fast becoming the East Coast’s “Hollywood,” with four big-name studios being built here, and an increasing number of movies and television shows being filmed here – fueled by major state tax incentives.Four film and television production studios are on their way to ...

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WARREN, NJ – In light of the severe weather conditions forecasted for the weekend, all branches of the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) will be closed on Sunday, January 25, 2026. The safety of patrons and staff is the top priority, and everyone is urged to stay safe and warm ...

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SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ – In light of the severe weather conditions forecasted for the weekend, all branches of the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) will be closed on Sunday, January 25, 2026. The safety of patrons and staff is the top priority, and everyone is urged to stay safe ...

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NEW JERSEY — The Garden State is fast becoming the East Coast’s “Hollywood,” with four big-name studios being built here, and an increasing number of movies and television shows being filmed here – fueled by major state tax incentives.Four film and television production studios are on their way to ...

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NEW JERSEY — The Garden State is fast becoming the East Coast’s “Hollywood,” with four big-name studios being built here, and an increasing number of movies and television shows being filmed here – fueled by major state tax incentives.Four film and television production studios are on their way to ...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ — Perhaps by coincidence — or maybe by design — two of the world’s most frequently produced plays happen to be taking center stage simultaneously in Montclair as the local theater scene kicks off 2026.According to a recent Playbill roundup, the timeless classics “Little Women” and ...

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PATERSON, NJ - Florio “Floyd” Vivino, the Paterson native best known to generations of fans as Uncle Floyd, has died after a lengthy battle with health issues, his family announced early Friday morning. He was 74.Vivino’s brother, Jerry Vivino, shared the news in a Facebook post, saying Floyd died ...

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Editor's note: This post was updated at 12:15 p.m. on Sunday, January 25.Princeton, NJ — As we maintained our event vigil in advance of Snowmageddon 2026, the most encouraging word we heard was from the staff at Kristine's restaurant on Hinds Plaza:"Dear Valued Guests,Due to expected snow ...

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PARSIPPANY, NJ - Sports card collectors and trading card game fans will have a chance to buy, sell and trade with top vendors later this month when the Morris County Card Show comes to the Parsippany PAL.The family-friendly event is scheduled for Friday, January 30th, from 5 to 10 p.m. at the ...

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PATERSON, NJ - Florio “Floyd” Vivino, the Paterson native best known to generations of fans as Uncle Floyd, has died after a lengthy battle with health issues, his family announced early Friday morning. He was 74.Vivino’s brother, Jerry Vivino, shared the news in a Facebook post, saying Floyd died ...

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PATERSON, NJ — Florio “Floyd” Vivino, the Paterson native best known to generations of fans as Uncle Floyd, has died after a lengthy battle with health issues, his family announced early Friday morning. He was 74.Vivino’s brother, Jerry Vivino, shared the news in a Facebook post, saying Floyd died ...

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PATERSON, NJ - Author, educator, community advocate and former Councilman Anthony Eboney Davis has announced the release of special edition hardcover and paperback print versions of his faith-based memoir, There Is Life After Politics, Divorce, and Prison: When You Follow God’s Plan.The newly ...

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PATERSON, NJ - Florio “Floyd” Vivino, the Paterson native best known to generations of fans as Uncle Floyd, has died after a lengthy battle with health issues, his family announced early Friday morning. He was 74.Vivino’s brother, Jerry Vivino, shared the news in a Facebook post, saying Floyd died ...

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PATERSON, NJ - Florio “Floyd” Vivino, the Paterson native best known to generations of fans as Uncle Floyd, has died after a lengthy battle with health issues, his family announced early Friday morning. He was 74.Vivino’s brother, Jerry Vivino, shared the news in a Facebook post, saying Floyd died ...

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PATERSON, NJ - Florio “Floyd” Vivino, the Paterson native best known to generations of fans as Uncle Floyd, has died after a lengthy battle with health issues, his family announced early Friday morning. He was 74.Vivino’s brother, Jerry Vivino, shared the news in a Facebook post, saying Floyd died ...

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PATERSON, NJ -- Florio “Floyd” Vivino, the Paterson native best known to generations of fans as Uncle Floyd, has died after a lengthy battle with health issues, his family announced early Friday morning. He was 74.Vivino’s brother, Jerry Vivino, shared the news in a Facebook post, saying Floyd died ...

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PATERSON, NJ - Florio “Floyd” Vivino, the Paterson native best known to generations of fans as Uncle Floyd, has died after a lengthy battle with health issues, his family announced early Friday morning. He was 74.Vivino’s brother, Jerry Vivino, shared the news in a Facebook post, saying Floyd died ...

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PATERSON, NJ - Florio “Floyd” Vivino, the Paterson native best known to generations of fans as Uncle Floyd, has died after a lengthy battle with health issues, his family announced early Friday morning. He was 74.Vivino’s brother, Jerry Vivino, shared the news in a Facebook post, saying Floyd died ...

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BOCA RATON, FL — Writers of all experience levels are invited to spend the day immersed in the publishing world this Sunday at a free, daylong event at the Downtown branch of the Boca Raton Public Library.The event, sponsored by the Friends of the Boca Raton Public Library, will bring together ...

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PATERSON, NJ - Florio “Floyd” Vivino, the Paterson native best known to generations of fans as Uncle Floyd, has died after a lengthy battle with health issues, his family announced early Friday morning. He was 74.Vivino’s brother, Jerry Vivino, shared the news in a Facebook post, saying Floyd died ...

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PATERSON, NJ - Florio “Floyd” Vivino, the Paterson native best known to generations of fans as Uncle Floyd, has died after a lengthy battle with health issues, his family announced early Friday morning. He was 74.Vivino’s brother, Jerry Vivino, shared the news in a Facebook post, saying Floyd died ...

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Florio “Floyd” Vivino, the Paterson native best known to generations of fans as Uncle Floyd, died this week after a lengthy battle with health issues, his family announced early Friday morning. He was 74.Vivino’s brother, Jerry Vivino, shared the news in a Facebook post, saying Floyd died ...

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PATERSON, NJ - Florio “Floyd” Vivino, the Paterson native best known to generations of fans as Uncle Floyd, has died after a lengthy battle with health issues, his family announced early Friday morning. He was 74.Vivino’s brother, Jerry Vivino, shared the news in a Facebook post, saying Floyd died ...

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PATERSON, NJ - Florio “Floyd” Vivino, the Paterson native best known to generations of fans as Uncle Floyd, has died after a lengthy battle with health issues, his family announced early Friday morning. He was 74.Vivino’s brother, Jerry Vivino, shared the news in a Facebook post, saying Floyd died ...

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PATERSON, NJ - Florio “Floyd” Vivino, the Paterson native best known to generations of fans as Uncle Floyd, has died after a lengthy battle with health issues, his family announced early Friday morning. He was 74.Vivino’s brother, Jerry Vivino, shared the news in a Facebook post, saying Floyd died ...

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PATERSON, NJ - Longtime North Jersey entertainer Florio “Floyd” Vivino, best known to generations of viewers as Uncle Floyd, left an imprint on communities across Passaic County and beyond, including Totowa, where his legacy as a homegrown television personality remains deeply felt.Vivino, a ...

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WARREN, NJ – Warren Township's library is ready to help you get through the winter! SCLSNJ offers a variety of programs for all ages – both in-branch and virtual programs to #ExploreAtHome. Visit the library website at www.sclsnj.org and click on Programs and Events for more information. Youth ...

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